Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 7990 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010182082026 …. Pramila Devi Para Medical Training Petitioner Institute, Daringibadi, Kandhamal Mr. Manoj Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 23506 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010550352026 …. Susiladevi Institute of Health and Petitioner Technology, Berhampur, Ganjam Mr. Manoj Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25793 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010611892026 …. Caring Hands School of Nursing, Petitioner Khurda Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Page 1 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 21312 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010518532026

…. Kuntala Devi College of Nursing, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Manoj Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 21507 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010495602026 …. Sai Institute of Pharmaceutical Petitioner Science, Sundargarh Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 2 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 21832 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010525582026 …. Creative Jenus Nursing School, Petitioner Kendrapara, Odisha Mr. Biraja Prasanna Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 22264 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010531432026 …. Kalinga Nursing School, Bhubaneswar Petitioner Mr. Sohan Mishra, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 22614 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010514372026

…. Rajdhani School of Nursing, Khurda Petitioner Mr. Smita Ranjan Patnaik, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Page 3 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 23792 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010562992026 …. Krishna Vikash College of Nursing and Petitioner Allied Health Sciences, Bargarh Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 23981 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010564102026 …. Anjanadevi College of Nursing, Petitioner Jamuhari, Khurda Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 23993 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010570142026 …. Anjali College of Nursing Studies, Petitioner Uttara Chhak, Khurda Mr. Manoranjan Kar, Advocate Page 4 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 24657 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010561022026 …. Basanta Manjari School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Nayagarh Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 24864 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010563012026 …. Krishna Vikash College of Nursing and Petitioner Allied Health Sciences, Bargarh Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 5 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 25075 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010597202026 …. Xavier Nursing College, Jajpur Petitioner Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25286 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010598482026

…. Aspire Institute of Nursing, Uttampur, Petitioner Cuttack Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25818 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010610432026 …. Topi Devi School of Nursing, Petitioner Mathasahi, Khurda Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Page 6 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25862 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010614702026 …. Sulanga Institute of Medical Sciences, Petitioner Balasore Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P. (C) NO.12071 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010286512026 …. Kalahandi GNM College, Kalahandi Petitioner Mr. Rabindra Kumar Sahoo, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.14743 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010338592026

…. Kare Institute of Medical Sciences, Petitioner Balangir Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- Page 7 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.14957 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010338582026 …. Kare Institute of Medical Sciences, Petitioner Balangir Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19674 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010462192026 …. Adarsha Institute of B.Sc Nursing & Petitioner Pharmaceutical Science, Angul Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) Page 8 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P. (C) NO.19738 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010462262026 …. Adarsha Institute of B.Sc Nursing & Petitioner Pharmaceutical Science, Angul Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19804 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010462142026 …. Adarsha Institute of B.Sc Nursing & Petitioner Pharmaceutical Science, Angul Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19875 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010463932026 …. Sailashree School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Balasore Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Page 9 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20226 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010463862026

…. Sailashree School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Balasore Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20691 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010498362026 …. Advik Institute of Medical Science, Petitioner Sundargarh Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) Page 10 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P. (C) NO.23816 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010554772026 …. Saraswat College of Nursing, Khordha Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.24687 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010554312026 …. Saraswat College of Nursing, Khordha Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

…. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19473 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010471192026 …. Renubala Mothers Nursing College, Petitioner Khurda Mr. Sohan Mishra, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Page 11 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19927 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481872026 …. Balasore College of Nursing, (Under Petitioner Unnati Trust), Nilagiri Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.10955 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010261472026 …. Acharya Harihar College of Nursing, Petitioner Dhenkanal Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.10957 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010261502026 …. Tukuram Panigrahi Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus-

…. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Page 12 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19930 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481982026 …. Zenith School of Nursing, Baragarh Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20144 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481732026 …. Laxmidhar College of Medical Science, Petitioner Balasore Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20163 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481822026 …. Koshal College of Pharmacy, Petitioner Sambalpur Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- Page 13 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20287 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010487782026 …. Gurusikhya College of Nursing, Petitioner Cuttack Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.25531 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010608382026 …. Nrusinghanath School of Nursing, Petitioner Bargarh Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) Page 14 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P. (C) NO.21187 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010467952026 …. Binori College and School of Nursing, Petitioner Balasore Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20647 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010493592026 …. Triveni Institute of Pharmaceutical and Petitioner Health Service, Rayagada Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.22557 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010506092026 …. RIT Nursing, Sundargarh Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Page 15 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.23817 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010560412026 …. Ideal Institute of Health and Science, Petitioner Kandhamal Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.24304 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010581592026 …. Creative Junior Nursing School, Petitioner Kendrapara Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.24867 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010584892026 …. Vidwan Institute of Medical Science, Petitioner Koraput Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- Page 16 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.25162 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010577462026 …. Ghadai B.Sc Nursing College, Petitioner Malkangiri Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.25271 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010600562026 …. Odisha College of Nursing, Cuttack Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) Page 17 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P. (C) NO.25664 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010603662026 …. Shradha Nursing College and Allied Petitioner Medical Science, Cuttack Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P.(C) No. 34177 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010857092025

…. Hi-Tech College of Pharmacy, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 35418 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010889632025 …. Gajapati School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Gajapati Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Page 18 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 35441 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010888472025 …. Gajapati School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Gajapati Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 35493 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010889642025 …. Gajapati College of Pharmacy, Petitioner Gajapati Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

…. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 19 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 36983 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010931442025 …. Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Mr. Prasanna Kumar Parhi, Senior Advocate & DSGI along with Mr. S.K. Samantaray, CGC (For Union of India) W.P.(C) No. 36984 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010931502025 …. Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Mr. Prasanna Kumar Parhi, Senior Advocate & DSGI along with Mr. Deepak Gochhayat, CGC (For Union of India) Page 20 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 36985 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010931452025 …. Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Mr. Prasanna Kumar Parhi, Senior Advocate & DSGI along with Mr. Kaibalya Panda, CGC (For Union of India) W.P.(C) No. 36988 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010933582025 …. Pragati Institute of Medical Sciences, Petitioner Khurda Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 21 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 36989 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010933662025 …. Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Petitioner Sciences, Khurda Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 19842 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010468312026 …. Hi-Tech School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Bhubaneswar Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 4417 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010092392026 …. RMTI Healthcare Academy, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Akshaya Kumar Subudhi, Advocate -versus- Page 22 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 5623 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010124802026 …. Shree Jagannath College of Nursing, Petitioner Cuttack Mr. Alok Kumar Panda, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 8621 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010197602026 …. Biswajit College of Medical Sciences, Petitioner Khurda Mr. Jajati Keshari Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra,

Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 23 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 8835 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010167292026 …. Gayatri College of Nursing, Baripada, Petitioner Mayurbhanj Mr. Bikram Chandra Ghadei, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 9592 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010210672026 …. Divine School of Nursing, Bhadrak Petitioner Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 9835 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010212492026 …. Biswanath Institute of Medical Petitioner Technology, Bhubaneswar Mr. Pratik Nayak, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel Page 24 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 11814 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010259242026 …. Susil Kumar Institute of Medical Petitioner Science, Mayurbhanj Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 11829 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010259252026 …. Susil Kumar Institute of Medical Petitioner Science, Mayurbhanj Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 25 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 11981 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010283682026 …. School of Nursing, Rayagada Petitioner Mr. Pratap Chandra Chhinchani, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 17570 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010392502026 …. Banchhanidhi Institute of Medical Petitioner Science, Balasore Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 17577 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010417542026 …. Ishaan Institute of Medical Science, Petitioner Nayagarh Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel Page 26 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 19331 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010454292026 …. Goutam Budha Nursing and Petitioner Paramedical Sciences College Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) CORAM: JUSTICE KRUSHNA RAM MOHAPATRA JUSTICE MRUGANKA SEKHAR SAHOO ORDER Order No. 13.08.2026 1. 1. These matters are taken up through hybrid mode. 2. The writ petitions, since they involve almost identical facts and identical questions of law, are taken up together. 3. The petitioners are institutions conducting various courses, such as Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician (DMLT), General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharma), and B.Sc. Nursing. They have approached this Court on the premise that they had obtained Page 27 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed

Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for conducting the aforesaid courses for years prior to educational year 2026-27. Thereafter, they have not been able to apply for renewal of the NOCs for admission of students in accordance with the prevailing statutes/rules. Some of the Petitioners in this batch of writ petitions could not apply for grant of NOC for the Academic Session 2026-27 within the stipulated date. 4. Mr. Mohanty, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Opposite Parties, the Director, Medical Education and Training (DMET) and the State Board of Pharmacy, referring to the counter affidavit, submits that the last date for submission of the application for obtaining NOCs was 15th January, 2026. Thereafter, there has been no extension of the said date.

5. We have heard learned counsel appearing for the Petitioners in the batch of writ petitions, including the learned Senior Advocate. It is contended that for this academic year, the admission process is continuing and the notified date for completion of the admission process is 30th September, 2026. It would be in nobody’s interest if existing institutions which had admitted students earlier, having been granted NOC, continue to exist without admitting any student for the academic year 2026-27. If the students are not allowed to be admitted, that would itself impact the survival of the institutions, which will not be in the public interest, as the institutions also run by employing so many staffs, apart from imparting professional degree to the students. Page 28 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 6. Mr. Mohanty, learned counsel, submits that the authorities have acted bonafidely. They have followed the prescribed rules and procedure for grant or renewal of NOC can never be an endless process, and the authority cannot entertain applications beyond the cut-off date.

7. We are of the considered opinion that the last date for application for obtaining grant/renewal of NOCs for existing institutions, which had earlier obtained NOCs to admit students, has statutory mandate as well as relevance. Since we are a Court of equity, we also consider the larger aspect that the Petitioner-Institutions in the present batch of writ petitions can best serve the students and the public at large if they are again inspected by the authority as per the provisions of law and rules for granting or for renewal of NOCs for the courses that were being administered/conducted by the Petitioner-Institutions in the years prior to 2026-27. 8. We make this order as a one-time measure. Accepting the submission of Mr. Mohanty, learned counsel appearing for the DMET, that other institutions similarly situated may not take advantage of this order to approach the Court and seek a similar order as fence-sitters, we made it clear that hereafter, no further extension of time to apply for renewal/grant of NOCs shall be granted on the ground of equitable considerations. 9. Regarding consideration of the institutions for grant/renewal of NOCs, we are conscious of the principle of law that one who seeks equity must do equity. Therefore, Page 29 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 without prejudice to the contentions of the Opposite Parties or the rights and contentions of the Petitioners, we direct that, irrespective of any amount earlier paid by the institutions for consideration of their applications for grant/renewal of NOC, they shall be liable to pay the amount, if required to be paid, for grant/renewal of NOC. 9.1 For consideration of the delayed application made/to be made for grant of NOCs, the Petitioners-Institutions shall have to deposit an amount extra over and above the amount of fee required to be deposited for grant/renewal of NOCs. In the present writ petitions, the amount shall deposited apart from the statutory fees and fine required for application for grant/renewal of NOCs. The extra amount of ₹50,000/- is directed considering the fact that the institute had not shown anything regarding approaching the authority after the last date. 10. We reiterate and highlight that this order is passed in the context and facts of the present batch of cases, taking into account the interest of students who are seeking admission and the fact that the admission process is continuing till 30th September, 2026. In any event, since we are not deciding the matter on merits and on the question of law, this order shall not have any precedential value.

11. The Petitioners are directed to apply to the authority(ies) by 24th August, 2026, peremptorily, failing which no further extension shall be granted in any manner whatsoever. The authorities shall act upon production of the Page 30 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 website copy of this order. The Petitioners-Institutions are also directed to file the hard copy along with scanned/soft copies of all the documents before the authority(ies) by the said date, along with the requisite fees/fine and extra amount, as directed above, in the form and manner (e.g. Demand Draft, IMPS, RTGS, NEFT, etc.) that is usually accepted by the authority(ies). 11.1 It is further directed that the authorities shall act upon the applications made by 24th August, 2026 and consider the same in accordance with law, and take a decision thereon by 11th September, 2026. 11.2 It is further clarified that if the authorities find the Petitioners-Institutions eligible to admit students, the same shall be notified on the website/in the admission procedure as adopted by the appropriate respective Council(s). 12. The writ petitions are disposed of in terms of above order. Urgent certified copy of the order be granted on proper application. (K.R. Mohapatra) Judge (Mruganka Sekhar Sahoo) ms Judge Page 31 of 31

Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 7990 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010182082026 …. Pramila Devi Para Medical Training Petitioner Institute, Daringibadi, Kandhamal Mr. Manoj Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 23506 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010550352026 …. Susiladevi Institute of Health and Petitioner Technology, Berhampur, Ganjam Mr. Manoj Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25793 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010611892026 …. Caring Hands School of Nursing, Petitioner Khurda Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Page 1 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 21312 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010518532026

…. Kuntala Devi College of Nursing, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Manoj Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 21507 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010495602026 …. Sai Institute of Pharmaceutical Petitioner Science, Sundargarh Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 2 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 21832 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010525582026 …. Creative Jenus Nursing School, Petitioner Kendrapara, Odisha Mr. Biraja Prasanna Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 22264 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010531432026 …. Kalinga Nursing School, Bhubaneswar Petitioner Mr. Sohan Mishra, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 22614 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010514372026

…. Rajdhani School of Nursing, Khurda Petitioner Mr. Smita Ranjan Patnaik, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Page 3 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 23792 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010562992026 …. Krishna Vikash College of Nursing and Petitioner Allied Health Sciences, Bargarh Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 23981 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010564102026 …. Anjanadevi College of Nursing, Petitioner Jamuhari, Khurda Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 23993 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010570142026 …. Anjali College of Nursing Studies, Petitioner Uttara Chhak, Khurda Mr. Manoranjan Kar, Advocate Page 4 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 24657 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010561022026 …. Basanta Manjari School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Nayagarh Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 24864 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010563012026 …. Krishna Vikash College of Nursing and Petitioner Allied Health Sciences, Bargarh Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Umesh Chandra Behura, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 5 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 25075 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010597202026 …. Xavier Nursing College, Jajpur Petitioner Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25286 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010598482026

…. Aspire Institute of Nursing, Uttampur, Petitioner Cuttack Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25818 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010610432026 …. Topi Devi School of Nursing, Petitioner Mathasahi, Khurda Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Page 6 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 25862 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010614702026 …. Sulanga Institute of Medical Sciences, Petitioner Balasore Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Subha Bikash Panda, Additional Government Advocate (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P. (C) NO.12071 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010286512026 …. Kalahandi GNM College, Kalahandi Petitioner Mr. Rabindra Kumar Sahoo, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.14743 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010338592026

…. Kare Institute of Medical Sciences, Petitioner Balangir Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- Page 7 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.14957 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010338582026 …. Kare Institute of Medical Sciences, Petitioner Balangir Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19674 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010462192026 …. Adarsha Institute of B.Sc Nursing & Petitioner Pharmaceutical Science, Angul Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) Page 8 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P. (C) NO.19738 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010462262026 …. Adarsha Institute of B.Sc Nursing & Petitioner Pharmaceutical Science, Angul Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19804 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010462142026 …. Adarsha Institute of B.Sc Nursing & Petitioner Pharmaceutical Science, Angul Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19875 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010463932026 …. Sailashree School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Balasore Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Page 9 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20226 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010463862026

…. Sailashree School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Balasore Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20691 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010498362026 …. Advik Institute of Medical Science, Petitioner Sundargarh Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) Page 10 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P. (C) NO.23816 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010554772026 …. Saraswat College of Nursing, Khordha Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.24687 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010554312026 …. Saraswat College of Nursing, Khordha Petitioner Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

…. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19473 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010471192026 …. Renubala Mothers Nursing College, Petitioner Khurda Mr. Sohan Mishra, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Page 11 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19927 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481872026 …. Balasore College of Nursing, (Under Petitioner Unnati Trust), Nilagiri Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.10955 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010261472026 …. Acharya Harihar College of Nursing, Petitioner Dhenkanal Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.10957 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010261502026 …. Tukuram Panigrahi Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus-

…. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Page 12 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.19930 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481982026 …. Zenith School of Nursing, Baragarh Petitioner Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20144 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481732026 …. Laxmidhar College of Medical Science, Petitioner Balasore Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20163 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010481822026 …. Koshal College of Pharmacy, Petitioner Sambalpur Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- Page 13 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20287 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010487782026 …. Gurusikhya College of Nursing, Petitioner Cuttack Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.25531 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010608382026 …. Nrusinghanath School of Nursing, Petitioner Bargarh Mr. Parsuram Das, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) Page 14 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P. (C) NO.21187 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010467952026 …. Binori College and School of Nursing, Petitioner Balasore Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.20647 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010493592026 …. Triveni Institute of Pharmaceutical and Petitioner Health Service, Rayagada Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.22557 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010506092026 …. RIT Nursing, Sundargarh Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Page 15 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.23817 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010560412026 …. Ideal Institute of Health and Science, Petitioner Kandhamal Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.24304 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010581592026 …. Creative Junior Nursing School, Petitioner Kendrapara Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.24867 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010584892026 …. Vidwan Institute of Medical Science, Petitioner Koraput Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- Page 16 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.25162 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010577462026 …. Ghadai B.Sc Nursing College, Petitioner Malkangiri Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P. (C) NO.25271 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010600562026 …. Odisha College of Nursing, Cuttack Petitioner Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) Page 17 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P. (C) NO.25664 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010603662026 …. Shradha Nursing College and Allied Petitioner Medical Science, Cuttack Mr. Laxmikanta Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and another Opp. Parties Mrs. Suman Pattanayak, Additional Government Advocate (for the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (for DMET) W.P.(C) No. 34177 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010857092025

…. Hi-Tech College of Pharmacy, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 35418 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010889632025 …. Gajapati School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Gajapati Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Page 18 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 35441 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010888472025 …. Gajapati School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Gajapati Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 35493 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010889642025 …. Gajapati College of Pharmacy, Petitioner Gajapati Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus-

…. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 19 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 36983 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010931442025 …. Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Mr. Prasanna Kumar Parhi, Senior Advocate & DSGI along with Mr. S.K. Samantaray, CGC (For Union of India) W.P.(C) No. 36984 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010931502025 …. Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Mr. Prasanna Kumar Parhi, Senior Advocate & DSGI along with Mr. Deepak Gochhayat, CGC (For Union of India) Page 20 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 36985 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010931452025 …. Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Mr. Prasanna Kumar Parhi, Senior Advocate & DSGI along with Mr. Kaibalya Panda, CGC (For Union of India) W.P.(C) No. 36988 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010933582025 …. Pragati Institute of Medical Sciences, Petitioner Khurda Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 21 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 36989 OF 2025 CNR No. ODHC010933662025 …. Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Petitioner Sciences, Khurda Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State)

Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 19842 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010468312026 …. Hi-Tech School and College of Petitioner Nursing, Bhubaneswar Mr. Durga Prasad Nanda, Senior Advocate being assisted by Mr. Subhankar Rout, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 4417 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010092392026 …. RMTI Healthcare Academy, Petitioner Bhubaneswar Mr. Akshaya Kumar Subudhi, Advocate -versus- Page 22 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 5623 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010124802026 …. Shree Jagannath College of Nursing, Petitioner Cuttack Mr. Alok Kumar Panda, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 8621 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010197602026 …. Biswajit College of Medical Sciences, Petitioner Khurda Mr. Jajati Keshari Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra,

Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 23 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 8835 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010167292026 …. Gayatri College of Nursing, Baripada, Petitioner Mayurbhanj Mr. Bikram Chandra Ghadei, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 9592 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010210672026 …. Divine School of Nursing, Bhadrak Petitioner Mr. Manoja Kumar Khuntia, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 9835 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010212492026 …. Biswanath Institute of Medical Petitioner Technology, Bhubaneswar Mr. Pratik Nayak, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel Page 24 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 11814 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010259242026 …. Susil Kumar Institute of Medical Petitioner Science, Mayurbhanj Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 11829 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010259252026 …. Susil Kumar Institute of Medical Petitioner Science, Mayurbhanj Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) Page 25 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 W.P.(C) No. 11981 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010283682026 …. School of Nursing, Rayagada Petitioner Mr. Pratap Chandra Chhinchani, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 17570 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010392502026 …. Banchhanidhi Institute of Medical Petitioner Science, Balasore Mr. Pritam Kumar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET)

W.P.(C) No. 17577 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010417542026 …. Ishaan Institute of Medical Science, Petitioner Nayagarh Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel Page 26 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) W.P.(C) No. 19331 OF 2026 CNR No. ODHC010454292026 …. Goutam Budha Nursing and Petitioner Paramedical Sciences College Mr. Devi Prasad Dash, Advocate -versus- …. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel (For the State) Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty, Advocate (For DMET) CORAM: JUSTICE KRUSHNA RAM MOHAPATRA JUSTICE MRUGANKA SEKHAR SAHOO ORDER Order No. 13.08.2026 1. 1. These matters are taken up through hybrid mode. 2. The writ petitions, since they involve almost identical facts and identical questions of law, are taken up together. 3. The petitioners are institutions conducting various courses, such as Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician (DMLT), General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharma), and B.Sc. Nursing. They have approached this Court on the premise that they had obtained Page 27 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed

Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for conducting the aforesaid courses for years prior to educational year 2026-27. Thereafter, they have not been able to apply for renewal of the NOCs for admission of students in accordance with the prevailing statutes/rules. Some of the Petitioners in this batch of writ petitions could not apply for grant of NOC for the Academic Session 2026-27 within the stipulated date. 4. Mr. Mohanty, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Opposite Parties, the Director, Medical Education and Training (DMET) and the State Board of Pharmacy, referring to the counter affidavit, submits that the last date for submission of the application for obtaining NOCs was 15th January, 2026. Thereafter, there has been no extension of the said date.

5. We have heard learned counsel appearing for the Petitioners in the batch of writ petitions, including the learned Senior Advocate. It is contended that for this academic year, the admission process is continuing and the notified date for completion of the admission process is 30th September, 2026. It would be in nobody’s interest if existing institutions which had admitted students earlier, having been granted NOC, continue to exist without admitting any student for the academic year 2026-27. If the students are not allowed to be admitted, that would itself impact the survival of the institutions, which will not be in the public interest, as the institutions also run by employing so many staffs, apart from imparting professional degree to the students. Page 28 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 6. Mr. Mohanty, learned counsel, submits that the authorities have acted bonafidely. They have followed the prescribed rules and procedure for grant or renewal of NOC can never be an endless process, and the authority cannot entertain applications beyond the cut-off date.

7. We are of the considered opinion that the last date for application for obtaining grant/renewal of NOCs for existing institutions, which had earlier obtained NOCs to admit students, has statutory mandate as well as relevance. Since we are a Court of equity, we also consider the larger aspect that the Petitioner-Institutions in the present batch of writ petitions can best serve the students and the public at large if they are again inspected by the authority as per the provisions of law and rules for granting or for renewal of NOCs for the courses that were being administered/conducted by the Petitioner-Institutions in the years prior to 2026-27. 8. We make this order as a one-time measure. Accepting the submission of Mr. Mohanty, learned counsel appearing for the DMET, that other institutions similarly situated may not take advantage of this order to approach the Court and seek a similar order as fence-sitters, we made it clear that hereafter, no further extension of time to apply for renewal/grant of NOCs shall be granted on the ground of equitable considerations. 9. Regarding consideration of the institutions for grant/renewal of NOCs, we are conscious of the principle of law that one who seeks equity must do equity. Therefore, Page 29 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication

Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 without prejudice to the contentions of the Opposite Parties or the rights and contentions of the Petitioners, we direct that, irrespective of any amount earlier paid by the institutions for consideration of their applications for grant/renewal of NOC, they shall be liable to pay the amount, if required to be paid, for grant/renewal of NOC. 9.1 For consideration of the delayed application made/to be made for grant of NOCs, the Petitioners-Institutions shall have to deposit an amount extra over and above the amount of fee required to be deposited for grant/renewal of NOCs. In the present writ petitions, the amount shall deposited apart from the statutory fees and fine required for application for grant/renewal of NOCs. The extra amount of ₹50,000/- is directed considering the fact that the institute had not shown anything regarding approaching the authority after the last date. 10. We reiterate and highlight that this order is passed in the context and facts of the present batch of cases, taking into account the interest of students who are seeking admission and the fact that the admission process is continuing till 30th September, 2026. In any event, since we are not deciding the matter on merits and on the question of law, this order shall not have any precedential value.

11. The Petitioners are directed to apply to the authority(ies) by 24th August, 2026, peremptorily, failing which no further extension shall be granted in any manner whatsoever. The authorities shall act upon production of the Page 30 of 31 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Aug-2026 15:50:14 website copy of this order. The Petitioners-Institutions are also directed to file the hard copy along with scanned/soft copies of all the documents before the authority(ies) by the said date, along with the requisite fees/fine and extra amount, as directed above, in the form and manner (e.g. Demand Draft, IMPS, RTGS, NEFT, etc.) that is usually accepted by the authority(ies). 11.1 It is further directed that the authorities shall act upon the applications made by 24th August, 2026 and consider the same in accordance with law, and take a decision thereon by 11th September, 2026. 11.2 It is further clarified that if the authorities find the Petitioners-Institutions eligible to admit students, the same shall be notified on the website/in the admission procedure as adopted by the appropriate respective Council(s). 12. The writ petitions are disposed of in terms of above order. Urgent certified copy of the order be granted on proper application. (K.R. Mohapatra) Judge (Mruganka Sekhar Sahoo) ms Judge Page 31 of 31